Hi Robert,
Oh wow, you "get it" given your experiences in Africa.
I have read Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson who lives in Bozeman. I clearly understand the need for training and educating women in Afghanistan. The saying I have heard goes something like this, "Educate a man (Afghan) and you educate a person, educate/train a woman and you train a whole village."
I wonder if possibly Greg has shipping connections set up with the military or other non-profit so the donations that come from quilters could be sent to Greg and then forwarded.
Nope, I do not live in Bozeman, actually I live in Eastern Washington.
From what you write I would think you have the knowledge to spear-head this project.
FYI, the Wounded Warrior quilt project, Just One Star has ties to the Marine's organization, Semper Fi. I wonder if there could be a connection made that way. Just trying out ideas. Libber